The program began in 2004 but in 2006 Rheinmetall Defence assumed lead for development of the system after an EADS led â€œProjekthaus System Soldatâ€ version proved to have deficiencies. Rheinmetall claims this is an entirely new system. Full-scale procurement is to begin in 2012. Ultimately, they plan to purchase 1000 kits for all three armed services with each kit equipping 10 men.

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